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The Enneagram

7/27/2019

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Years ago, when I was going through a leadership training, part of the training required us to take the Myers-Briggs personality test.  Through this test, I discovered that I am an ISFJ: The Nurturer.

I wasn’t sure what that meant, but when I read the description I was surprised at how well it described me. And for the first time, I realized that as an introvert, I have just as much to offer the world as an extrovert. I no longer saw being an introvert as a weakness, but a strength. As a quiet observer, I often pick up on subtle non-verbal cues, and I can usually sense how others are feeling.  
 
I’ve known for years that I am an ISFJ, but several months ago I heard about something called the Enneagram. According to the Enneagram, an ancient personality tool, there are 9 different personality types. Knowing your personality type will help you understand why you think, feel, and behave in certain ways. 

​Here’s a fun infographic about the Enneagram:

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Click HERE  to get descriptions about all 9 Enneagram types. 

There are several free Enneagram tests you can take online. I really like this one. You will need to provide an e-mail address, but it will give you a detailed report with your results. 

To discover your Enneagram number, I would also recommend reading The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey to Self Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. 

​The chapters give you detailed information about each personality type, including what it looks like to be a healthy and unhealthy version of each type. 


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Finally, I HIGHLY recommend you listen to Annie F. Downs' EnneaSummer Podcast. 

​You can listen to her episodes on your favorite podcast app by searching for “That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs.” 

​In each episode, Annie talks with two friends about a different Enneagram type. They share what their day-to-day life is like, along with strengths and challenges associated with their Enneagram type. Hearing these conversations confirmed...

I am an Enneagram 2: The Helper

Discovering more about my personality has helped me embrace who God created me to be.

Learning about other personality types has helped me be more compassionate, empathetic, and understanding.
 

​​What's your Enneagram type?
10 Comments
Laura
7/27/2019 07:03:05 pm

I’m a seven! Funny, that’s my favorite number and fits me pretty much spot on!

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Julie
7/27/2019 08:47:54 pm

Laura, I could've told you that you were a 7 before you took the test. :)

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Julie Himes
7/27/2019 07:15:58 pm

Thank you for sharing this and the easy links, Julie! I've never done this before - I was listed as a 7 with 9 close behind. Very fun! I don't want to be bored so heading out to hear some good music tonight:)!

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Julie
7/27/2019 08:49:10 pm

That doesn't surprise me at all, Julie! I hope you had fun at the concert!

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Traci
7/27/2019 11:03:08 pm

Thanks for sharing, Julie. I have been wanting to do this. Very interesting...I am a 9, and it fits!

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Julie
7/28/2019 08:19:09 am

I can definitely see you being a 9, Traci! That was my 2nd highest score.

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Melissa Craven
7/27/2019 11:49:50 pm

I'm a 5! I love doing these. :)

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Julie
7/28/2019 08:20:17 am

The investigator / observer fits you perfectly, Melissa!

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Diane Z
7/28/2019 06:17:39 am

Thanks Julie for another great blog. I LOVE your "a-ha" moment about being valuable in having much to offer as an introvert. I have witnessed your helper/giver personality and appreciate you using your God-given design to serve, encourage, and help others. I have much to learn about the enneagram, so I look forward to checking out your recommendations.

I looked at the pictures and decided I LOOK most like #1, so I must be her! In all seriousness, that is exactly my type: 1-w2.

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Julie
7/28/2019 08:26:21 am

I have a 1 wing, so we have a lot in common! I also plan on reading the book The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey To Healthy Relationships by Suzanne Stabile. So after you read The Road Back To You add that book to your list.

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